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  • 5/5 Rotem S. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife was more manageable after her crescia and a glass of bubbly. I liked the entree and really fun place. Great vibe. My pasta was a good but it wasn't my dream to eat Arrabbiata.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julissa F. 2 years ago on Google
    This gem in Brooklyn is amazing! I was there with a friend for a quick bite, omg it was the best decision ever. The food was so fresh, delicious and flavorful it was an experience to be here. The place is so charming and comfy, once you walk in you can tell the amount of details that were put into this space. The music was another amazing experience, a playlist curated by the owner of soothing sounds that are conducive to enjoying a glass or perhaps a bottle of delicious wine and having a great conversation over delicious dishes. This place was amazing! Definitely would be back. The tiramisu took me back to Rome!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ange L. 9 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Looks are deceiving This is a low key, neighborhood gem serving these absolutely delicious bite size stuffed olives, like a cousin of arancini, if you will. You will likely not find this elsewhere in NYC. For entree, we ordered the gnocchi and squid ink pasta dishes. The gnocchi was soft and tender and as tasty as I’ve ever had. The squid ink pasta was cooked to perfection with perfect seasoning with just enough anchovies to flavor. If you want fast food/service, this is not the place. If you want to savor your dinner while equally enjoying the company you’re with, Cremini’s this place to be. Fri/Sat Reservations are a must.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kofi J. 7 months ago on Google • 258 reviews
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Outstanding pizza on Monday and Thursday. The only restaurant that serves dishes from this unique region in Italy. Well worth a visit or two.

  • 5/5 Nervana S. 5 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Gorgeous hidden gem in Brooklyn! It’s definitely a “blink and you miss it” type of a restaurant. It’s a small, intimate spot without feeling like you’re on top of the other guests. The portion sizes are perfect; enough to fill you up without making you feel like you overate. Definitely try the eggplant caponata! We got it as an appetizer and it was amazing. The spaghetti pesto was great as well. Highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver K. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    The food here was absolutely amazing. The gnocchi was some of the best I have ever had. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere and Riccardo and Elena were incredibly friendly. Cremini’s will always be on my must visit list anytime I’m in New York.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giacomo T. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Do you wanna try real italian food? This is place is a MUST if you are in Brooklyn! Very easy to reach by the subway, this place is magical. Riccardo and Elena are so nice and the food is amazing and fresh. It’s a real taste of le Marche region. You can feel the love they put in every dish
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James A. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    What an incredible restaurant and delightful owners! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with laughter, positive vibes, and exceptional cuisine. Meeting the charming couple behind this establishment is an experience in itself. And of course, the culinary delights they serve will leave you thoroughly satisfied.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabs G. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Italian places in New York! Delicious and unbeatable! The owners are just as fabulous as their restaurant. This is a must visit place for any one in Brooklyn.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J B. 7 months ago on Google
    Some of, if not the best, Italian we’ve ever had. Since part of their menu is dedicated to an area of Italy that isn’t found in usual restaurants, it was fun trying some types of food we normally wouldn’t get elsewhere. If you are looking for true Italian food that isn’t a tourist trap, this place is definitely worth the trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sameer V. 8 months ago on Google
    Perfection!! Cremini’s serves the best pasta in the city, and I have not found a better overall restaurant yet. Elena & Riccardo have created a perfect atmosphere at their restaurant. They are great hosts and lovely people. It’s hard to believe how good Elena’s cooking is. The food somehow gets better every time. Favorite dishes: - hand-cut chips - Spaghetti aglio, olio, peperoncino (vegan) - rigatoni (spicy pasta!!!!) (can be made vegan) - ascolana - pinsa (pizza but better??) Perfect for a date night, small group dinner, or a large group in the back room or garden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manu G. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious pasta. We loved the vibe, the food, the service. Eating in the backyard was super quaint. The pasta is so fresh and the sauce rich. We ate lasagna and rigatoni. It’s nice to know low-key Italian restaurants can be found close to home.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Red S. 10 months ago on Google
    Cremini’s!!! Simply Amazing!!! I don’t have other words to express this place. It’s really cozy it’s like to be in a small part of the Marche in Italy. Elena is a fantastic chef.. every dish of hers brings me back to the original flavor of our italy. Riccardo's welcome takes you home and really recommend his Spritz. Unbelievable!!! Soooo Good!!!! I really recommend Cremini’s more than 100%!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 adina w. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth every penny and then some. One of the best most memorable meals I've ever had. The owners are absolutely wonderful, lovely people and they made our visit so worth it! The food was absolutely heavenly. If you're in Brooklyn, you HAVE TO GO. The prices are absolutely worth it and the vibe is perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camille E. 1 year ago on Google
    The owner is very nice and friendly! He recommended a red wine that we shared based on our preference of dry wine. I personally ordered the Lasagna as my main meal and ate everything with a smile on my face. At the end we split the Tiramisu for dessert.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kathi g. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic husband wife team restaurant. We took our 2 yo grandchild and they were gracious and she definitely enjoyed their attention. I had spinach ravioli which was outstanding. All homemade pasta. Portion sizes were appropriate to the quality. They only serve beer & wine, so no full bar which I didn’t realize but both choices are plentiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor D. 1 year ago on Google
    We cannot recommend Creminis enough. Elena and Riccardo are just the best people. So kind and authentic. We’ve eaten here 5x times and always bring our friends and visitors. Favorite dishes: fried olives, gnocchi, Arrabiata ( perfectly spicy!). The cherry cheesecake is out of this world! You will love dining here. Thank you E & R for bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Brooklyn!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Korey M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute, quaint, and very authentic. The food quality feels like you are in Italy and a local little restaurant that you may have passed to and from your hotel. Super friendly staff. Get an appetizer because the meal will take a bit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hidden neighborhood gem with cute and cozy decor. Amazing bucatini cacio pepe and spaghetti all'ascolana. Get the fried zucchini flower-you'll be hooked on the light airy batter and stretchy mozzarella cheese stuffing. The owners were super friendly and had great recommendations
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MOC 8 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    A neighborhood gem in Brooklyn. Small restaurant owned by Riccardo and Chef Elena, specializing in dishes from Le Marche, Italy. Delizioso house made pastas, antipasti, wine, and aperitivi. You must order the legendary Oliva di Ascoli and namesake Cremini. Run, don’t walk. The owners are such nice people!

  • 5/5 Euro M. 7 months ago on Google
    You definitely won’t be disappointed if you eat here. Great food and service.

  • 5/5 Kelly A. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Excellent time at Cremini’s! Wonderful dining experience with delicious food and top-notch service. I’d been waiting five years to visit this spot, as my family has roots in the Marche and I’m always blown away by the food when we go back there. It’s so nice to have a spot like this on the eastern seaboard! Can’t wait to return on our next trip to Brooklyn.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William W. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Add it all up -- absolute deliciousness, warm atmosphere, charming hosts -- and Cremini's is a 100% can't-miss dinner place. My favorite among the many outstanding restaurants in our neighborhood. This is a business worthy of supporting. Do not fail to have fried stuffed olives, order any pasta, and you will have a spectacular dining experience. Love this spot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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